What he says is clear and is obviously well-prepared, and this, among other things, has earned him the high regard of his colleagues. How do his colleagues feel about him?

A

They are jealous of him

B

They don`t understand him

C

They ignore him

D

They respect him

E

His colleagues feel ashamed

Пояснение к вопросу 3:

regard и respect = уважение, расположение, почет

Вопрос 4

Whereas Golden`s books became increasingly grim and gloomy as he grew older, Turin had never written a serious book or had the least desire to do so. Dod Turin ever write a serious book?

A

Yes, many of them

B

No, and he never wanted to

C

Yes, but only once

D

No, but he always wanted to

E

He was the master of gloomy books

Пояснение к вопросу 4:

had never written or had the least desire = никогда не писал и не имел желания

Вопрос 5

Anybody, who has the natural ability and education that Dave has, doesn`t have to worry about getting a job. Is Dave likely to get a job?

A

Yes, without a doubt

B

No, because he worries too much

C

No, because he lacks ability

D

Yes, if he goes to college

E

Yes, if he had ability and education

Пояснение к вопросу 5:

without a doubt = без сомнения

Вопрос 6

This grant will enable the University to employ another assistant professor of Jewish history, rounding out its program of Jewish studies sufficiently to provide for a major specialist in the field. Before the
grant, there was no …

Whether the horse had been bitten by a snake, or eaten bad food, or been attacked by a sudden disorder, it was hard to say; but at all events, his sickness was ill-timed and unfortunate. What caused the horse’s illness?

An Englishman arrived at a hotel in France. Above the hotel door he saw words » All the languages are spoken in here». He addressed the administrator in German, Spanish, English and etc. No answer was given.
He spoke to clerks in Italian, French and German. Nobody answered. He became nervous and shouted:» Who on earth speaks those languages?».

A

An Englishman Gets a Reply.

B

A Clever Waiter.

C

Polyglot Boys at the University.

D

The Hotel Door Open to All.

E

Spoken Language in the Hotel.

Пояснение к вопросу 8:

Spoken language in the hotel = язык, на котором говорят в гостинице.

Вопрос 9

He led Mr. Pickwick to a large room where Mr. Perker was sitting.

A

Mr. Pickwick was led to a large room where Mr. Perker was sitting.

B

Mr. Perker was sitting and he was led by Mr. Pickwick.

C

To a large room was led Mr. Pickwick by Mr. Perker where he was sitting.

D

Mr. Perker led him to a large room where Mr. Pickwick was sitting.

E

He was led by Mr. Pickwick to a large room where Mr. Perker was sitting.

US zoologist completed a list of living beings according to their ability to cross the street safely. They claim that the goose is the first on this safety list. It is very seldom that he gets run over. The pig and the cat placed the second and third respectively, then follow the hen and dog. Believe it or not, man is the last on this curious list.

US zoologist completed a list of living beings according to their ability to cross the street safely. They claim that the goose is the first on this safety list. It is very seldom that he gets run over. The pig and the cat placed the second and third respectively, then follow the hen and dog. Believe it or not, man is the last on this curious list. … is the least cautious one to cross the street safely.

A

The hen.

B

The man.

C

The goose.

D

The dog and pig.

E

The cat.

Пояснение к вопросу 11:

The man = человек оказался менее осмотрительным.

Вопрос 12

US zoologists completed a list of living beings according to their ability to cross the street safely. They claim that the goose is the first on this safety list. It is very seldom that he gets run over. The pig and the cat placed the second and third respectively, then follow the hen and dog. Believe it or not, man is the last on this curious list. … were the first to observe living beings cross the street safely.

He has just agreed to do it — он только что согласился сделать это.
It is necessary for him to do it — ему необходимо сделать это.
It is his habit to do so — в его привычку входит делать это.
He`ll settle it — он уладит это.
He is very kind — он очень добрый.

Вопрос 14

The Wilsons had three children, … .

A

all of whom became musicians

B

and both of them are musicians

C

all who became musicians

D

two musicians and one is a salesman

E

all of them was a salesman

Пояснение к вопросу 14:

all of whom became musicians = все из которых стали музыкантами.
and both of them are musicians = и оба из них стали музыкантами.
all who became musicians = все которые стали музыкантами (грамматически неверно).
two musicians and one is a salesman = два музыканта и один торгаш.
all of them was a salesman = все из них был торгаш (грамматически неверно).

I would see something like that = я бы увидел что-то наподобие этого;
I had expected actually = я ожидал на самом деле;
every minute of it = каждая минута этого;
particularly well = особенно хорошо;
see it again = увидеть это снова.

Вопрос 17

The teacher made the pupil bring a couple of English magazines.

A

The pupil got a couple of magazines thanks to the teacher.

B

The teacher looked through the English magazines brought by the pupil.

C

The English magazines were brought by the pupil.

D

The teacher got the pupil to bring some English magazines.

E

The teacher was forced to give the pupil a few English magazines.

Пояснение к вопросу 17:

The pupil got a couple of magazines thanks to the teacher = ученик получил пару журналов благодаря учителю
The teacher looked through the English magazines brought by the pupil = учитель просмотрел английские журналы, которые принес ученик
The English magazines were brought by the pupil = английские журналы принес ученик (дословно: были принесены учеником)
The teacher got the pupil to bring some English magazines = учитель заставил ученика принести пару английских журналов
The teacher was forced to give the pupil a few English magazines = учителя заставили дать ученику несколько английских журналов.

Вопрос 18

Before the ship had been sailing for 10 minutes I realized that Miss Brown was a remarkably uninteresting person.

A

That Miss Brown was a bore I realized before the boat had been under way for 10 minutes.

B

Ten minutes had passed when I realized that Miss Brown was a bore.

C

Miss Brown had been sailing for 10 minutes when I understood that she was shrewd.

D

During the voyage Miss Brown looked pretty well and happy.

E

After the ship had sailed ten minutes passed and I noticed that Miss Brown was exclusively dull.